Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-25
STICKING TO THE STORY.
The st. Louis Republican, COrrespon-
dent on the Presidential DeclinasiOn.

The st. Louis Republicans Washington cores
pondent, again referring to the Presidential re-
nomination matter, says story has come to him,
significantly confirmatory OF the conversation be-
tween the President and his senatorial visitor,
ana Is to the effect that the President had quite
recently prepared formal letter, TO be made pub
c setting forth his views In regard to the second
terin IN plain distinct words, and unqualifiedly
declaring that he would not be candidate for re-
election This story is told on the authority OF
COL DOrsheimer, OF New York. who was In Wash
lngton few days ago. He said the letter referred
at length to the opposition of certain element OF
the democratic party to the reelection OF Mr..
Cleveland and the chance that this might defeat
the ticket. He therefore announced in unequivo-
cal Terms that he was not candidate, and sug-
the united support OF the whole party be selected
as the Standard-bearer in 1885, Col. DorSheimer
stated that he at once protested against any pub
President there was no need for him to adopt this
Step now, Whatever might prove to be wise here
aIter: he urged the President to abandon the idea
lor the present at any rate, and finally induced
him to yield to his persuasons
APOsittve Denial from Col. lamont.
STAR reporter asked Col. Lamont to-day about
the story, for which Mr.. Dorshemer is given as
authority, that the President had written letter
declining denomination.
"lt is not true" answered the colonel "Mr
Dorsheimer himself denied 1t some time ago, you
remember"
What Senator Vest Saws.
BIZ DON'T BELIEVE THE STORY ABOUT TIE LETTER.
But STICKS TO THE CONVERSATION ABOUT pEcLIN-
ING REMUNERATION.
A STAR reporter met Senator Vest at the Capitol
today, and in the course of conversation remarked
to him: 'Tt is now stated that Col Dorsheimer
says the President prepared letter formally re-
fusing second term"
II don't believe the President has ever written
any such letter." said the Senator 'or that he has
ever thought Of writing a letter OF that kind. In
my opinion all that he has ever said upon
the subject OF denomination was. in substance,
what he said to me; and ne said the same to ex-
senator Mcdonald, to Morrison, to Carlisle, and to
other democrats. That was that he had no desire
for second term; that his ambition was to ad-
any democrat could be elected. The President Is
an honest, conscientious public servant striving
to do the best that is possible for the whole cOun-
try. He Is not given to ambitious schemes. l do
not believe that he gives any thought now to the
succession. He is 100 busiy engaged with present
duties for that, and have nc idea that he has
ever considered letter declariug his attitude as
possible candidate at ali necessary. SO far as
his own personal feelings and inclinatiOns 90,
believe he would be glad to retire at the end OF his
term"
What Ex.R representative Stevens Says.
THE PRESIDENT WILL ACCEPT THE NOMINATION. IF
OFFERED TO HId.
Ex-Representative Stevens OF New York. said to
STAR reporter to-day:
president Cleveland will not go into the hust-
ings and buy up votes; he Will not use patronage
to secure denomination but If the democrats
offer him the nomination he will accept it."
''Can he get the New York delegation?" the re-
porter asked.
"He can II he wants 1t. He will get the nomi-
nation II he wants 1t, and If nominated he will be
elected He has given the country an honest and
clean administration, and the people in all parts
OF the country appreciate it. The grumbling OF
those who thought the only thing to do was to
tllFn roDuhlfcan9 ont Is diving and IL WILL
prejudice Mr. Cleveland's chances. / do not be-
l1eve there ever was man In the White House SO
hard to be Influenced against his conscience is
Mr.. Cleveland. Neither threats nor hattery, nor
hope of reward can induce him to do thing that
he thinks ought not to be done. do not say this
because OF any gratitude l owe him for ravors
but like an honest man, and the people Ike
him."